Experimental Aircraft Association

Edward L. Kenna, 48, a former fireman and police officer, died Thursday in Mesa, Ariz. after a long illness. Born in Evanston, he was a 13-year member of the Northbrook Fire Department. He also served for five years on the Highland Park Police Department. He was a member of the Experimental Aircraft Association. Survivors include his wife, Cheryl; a daughter, Lauren; four sisters; and three brothers. Services were held Monday in Libertyville.

Robert A. Fortin, age 77, of Oswego, IL, died Friday, June 20, 2008, at Countryside Care Centre in Aurora, IL. He was born June 13, 1931, in Manteno, IL, the son of the late Willard L. and M.C. Doreen, nee Dionne Fortin. Bob was employed in the marketing department of Illinois Bell Telephone Co. for 28 years prior to his retirement on Dec. 30, 1985. After his retirement he pursued his great interest in the outdoors with hunting, trips to his home in Northern, WI, and flying from place to...

James R. Rivers, 63, of Harvard, the owner of Keen Kut Karbide in Woodstock and Harvard, died Monday in Harvard Memorial Hospital. Mr. Rivers was born in Belvidere and served in the Army infantry during the Korean War. He was a member of the Experimental Aircraft Association. He is survived by his son, Daniel; three daughters, Rhoda Rivers, Cheryl Fringer and Susan Tenhagen; his mother, Carol; three brothers; and 12 grandchildren. Services will be at 11 a.m.Thursday in Saunders and McFarlin Funeral Home, 107 W....

Harry E. Samuelson, age 85, US Army Air Corps, 24th Mapping Squadron, CBI Arena Veteran of WWII, late of Chicago, passed away Sunday, January 8, 2006. Beloved husband for 60 years of Emmy M., nee Oberg; devoted father of Barbara Bresnahan; loving and good friend of his son-in-law Gerald Bresnahan; special Pa of his grandson Ryan Bresnahan; brother of late Gordon Samuelson and late June (William) Martin; brother-in-law of Helen Oberg and late Vera (Thor) Peterson; uncle of five nieces and one nephew.

A small plane clipped trees and power lines Monday before crashing into a house, bursting into flames and killing the two people aboard. Nobody was injured in the home. In a separate accident near Oshkosh, 200 miles to the southeast, a single-engine plane crashed into a field, also killing two people. None of the four fatalities was immediately identified. An Oshkosh witness said the plane sounded like it was having engine trouble before crashing in the town of Poygan, said...

Eldon Beresford was described as a pilot's pilot. Considered to be a quiet, caring, gentle man, he took his last flight just two weeks ago. He also shared his passion with many people, including underprivileged Chicago children in the Young Eagles Program. The program is run by the Experimental Aircraft Association, of which he was an active member. Mr. Beresford, 72, died of cancer Tuesday, Sept. 14, in his Huntley home. Mr. Beresford grew up in Iowa, attending a one-room schoolhouse where his mother was...

A small plane began breaking up in the air Friday, then crashed and burst into flames, killing four men on board, authorities said. "For whatever reason, it started to come apart in the air," said Lt. Tom Pollard of the Sauk County Sheriff's Department. Wreckage from the single-engine Cessna 182, which was registered in California, was spread across two cornfields outside Baraboo. It was foggy when the plane crashed shortly before 7 a.m., but officials were not sure...

Wayne McCann, of Superior, Colorado; formerly of Chicago, Illinois, died at home on October 7, 2000 of natural causes, he was 55 years old. He was born to Catherine McCann on May 5, 1945 in Chicago. Mr. McCann married Sandra Gillespie in Chicago August 26, 1972. He loved his adopted state of Colorado and longed to live there. On July 6, 1997 he and Sandra moved to Boulder County, Colorado. He was employed by Denver University and the State of Colorado. He was a member of the Chicago Chief Engineers' Association and the...

Pilots at the Lake in the Hills Airport on Pyott Road will offer free airplane rides to children from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday. The event, sponsored by the Experimental Aircraft Association, is offered to ages 8 to 17 years old to foster interest in aviation. Children must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian. About 110 children participated in a similar event in June at the Lake in the Hills Airport, Brant Snyder, spokesman for the association, said. Each child...

The Experimental Aircraft Association will hold the next Young Eagle Flight Rally beginning at 9 a.m. Saturday at the Lake in the Hills Airport. Volunteer EAA pilots will offer aviation enthusiasts between the ages of 8 and 17 the opportunity to fly in small aircraft. All aircraft and pilots are licensed in accordance with appropriate federal aviation regulations. Each Young Eagle will receive a certificate making them an official Eagle Flight Member. Students must be accompanied by a...

The Experimental Aircraft Association will hold the next Young Eagle Flight Rally beginning at 9 a.m. Saturday at the Lake in the Hills Airport. Volunteer EAA pilots will offer aviation enthusiasts between the ages of 8 and 17 the opportunity to fly in small aircraft. All aircraft and pilots are licensed in accordance with appropriate federal aviation regulations. Each Young Eagle will receive a certificate making them an official Eagle Flight Member. Students must be accompanied by a...

A small plane began breaking up in the air Friday, then crashed and burst into flames, killing four men on board, authorities said. "For whatever reason, it started to come apart in the air," said Lt. Tom Pollard of the Sauk County Sheriff's Department. Wreckage from the single-engine Cessna 182, which was registered in California, was spread across two cornfields outside Baraboo. It was foggy when the plane crashed shortly before 7 a.m., but officials were not sure...

Young people wanting to spread their wings can venture out to Lake in the Hills Airport Sunday for a free airplane ride. The Experimental Aircraft Association, Chapter 790 of Barrington, will host its first Young Eagle Day of the year at 9 a.m. at the airport, 8407 Pyott Rd. Children ages 8 to 17 who have not flown on a previous Young Eagles flight are welcome to a free plane ride. All passengers must bring a parent to sign their flight permission slip. The association started the...

Pilots at the Lake in the Hills Airport on Pyott Road will offer free airplane rides to children from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday. The event, sponsored by the Experimental Aircraft Association, is offered to ages 8 to 17 years old to foster interest in aviation. Children must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian. About 110 children participated in a similar event in June at the Lake in the Hills Airport, Brant Snyder, spokesman for the association, said. Each child...

Harry E. Samuelson, age 85, US Army Air Corps, 24th Mapping Squadron, CBI Arena Veteran of WWII, late of Chicago, passed away Sunday, January 8, 2006. Beloved husband for 60 years of Emmy M., nee Oberg; devoted father of Barbara Bresnahan; loving and good friend of his son-in-law Gerald Bresnahan; special Pa of his grandson Ryan Bresnahan; brother of late Gordon Samuelson and late June (William) Martin; brother-in-law of Helen Oberg and late Vera (Thor) Peterson; uncle of five nieces and one nephew.

Ralph E. Quatrine, 75, an electrical contractor, died Saturday in his Oak Brook home. Born in Chicago, Mr. Quatrine was a member of the 8th U.S. Army Air Force and flew with the 381st Bomb Group during World War II. He was a member of the Airplane Owners and Pilots Association and the Experimental Aircraft Association. He was a member of Mason Lodge Lawn 815 A.F. & A.M. and was a Shriner. Survivors include his wife, Elaine. Services will be at 9 a.m. Tuesday in Knollcrest Funeral Home, 1500 S. Meyers Rd.,...